Abs After 35? The Truth About Stubborn Belly Fat, Hormones & Muscle

Why is belly fat always the last to go? If you feel like your arms, legs, and back lean out… but your stomach refuses to budge, you’re not imagining it. And you’re not broken. In this episode, Kim breaks down the hormonal reality of fat storage after 35 and why dieting harder is usually the wrong answer. You’ll learn: • Why women in perimenopause and menopause store fat around the middle • What “androgen body type” actually means • Why belly fat is hormonally protected • The biggest mistake women make chasing abs • Why GLP-1s can stall without strength training • How muscle changes your metabolism • Why time and consistency beat shortcuts every time Kim also shares her personal story of dieting down to extremely low body fat and still not having abs — and what finally changed everything after three years of focused muscle building. If you want abs after 35, a better metabolism, lower inflammation, and lasting fat loss, this is the conversation you need to hear. There are no magic tricks. There is muscle. There is time. And there is consistency. Follow Kim for more real talk and weekly education: 📺 Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website https://www.thesculptedvegan.com